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What Could The Red Spots On Incision Area After Knee Replacement In A Diabetic Patient Mean?
I have a friend who is diabetic and had knee replacement. She is now in a rehab center and her knee will starting bleeding during the night and she has red spots all around the incision area. Should her family be contacting Medicad and getting them to take her to the hospital?
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What Could The Red Spots On Incision Area After Knee Replacement In A Diabetic Patient Mean?
Hello, It could be a local inflammation or infection. Consult a physician and get evaluated. If there is an infection, antibiotics have to be started. Make sure that your blood pressure is well controlled. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician